Contract IT Infrastructure Engineer

Contract IT Infrastructure Engineer

Duration: 3-6 months

Location: Poole, Dorset. 5 days per week in the office

IR35 status: Inside IR35

A growing client is looking for an experienced contract IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their busy IT team on an interim basis. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys taking ownership of infrastructure, security, and operational support across both on-prem and cloud technologies.

The contract IT Infrastructure Engineer will play a key role in maintaining and improving the organisation's infrastructure estate, supporting critical systems, and ensuring a secure, stable, and high-performing IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd/3rd line infrastructure support across servers, networking, cloud, and end-user environments
• Manage and resolve incidents through the ITSM platform, ensuring excellent service delivery
• Maintain and support Windows Server environments, virtual infrastructure, and Microsoft 365 technologies
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support networking technologies including firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, WAN/LAN, and switching
• Manage Azure, Intune, Autopilot, Hybrid AD, and Azure Virtual Desktop environments
• Oversee patch management, backups, disaster recovery, and system monitoring
• Support cybersecurity initiatives including vulnerability remediation, access control, and security compliance
• Assist with maintaining ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, policies, and procedures
• Work closely with third-party suppliers and support partners

Key Skills

You must have strong hands-on experience across a broad infrastructure environment including:

• Windows Server 2019/2022
• Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365 Administration
• Azure Entra Hybrid AD
• Intune, Autopilot & MDM
• VMware/vSphere
• Cisco networking technologies including firewalls, VPNs, routing & VLANs
• Active Directory & Group Policy
• PowerShell scripting
• Backup & Disaster Recovery solutions
• Microsoft Defender & Sentinel
• Cyber security standards including ISO27001 & Cyber Essentials Plus
• SharePoint Online
• Patch management & vulnerability remediation
• SAN/NAS storage technologies
• SSL certificates & SSO provisioning

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced contract Infrastructure Engineer looking for an immediate contract role within a forward-thinking organisation.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.